Next by The Necks

Although Next is officially the group's second release, tracks 1 and 3 (Garl's and Pele) are infact the first studio recordings the Necks ever made. In contrast to the single track form of Sex (their first album), Next contains 6 tracks - some of which see the band augmented by various guests namely; Dave Brewer on guitar; Michel Rose on pedal steel; Mike Bukovsky on trumpet; and Timothy Hopkins on saxophone.
The album's tracks are varied in style with elegant minimalism sitting alongside Eno-esque programming and sombre orchestration.

"Sublime. Six pieces, all of them beautifully played and perfectly controlled"
–Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

Tracklist

1.	Garl's	7:19

2.	Nice Policeman Nasty Policeman	4:58

3.	Pele	28:34

4.	Next	9:50

5.	Jazz Cancer	6:16

6.	The World At War	16:35

Credits

released September 12, 1990

All compositions Abrahams, Buck, Swanton (Sony Music Publishing/Control)

Chris Abrahams piano & keyboards
Tony Buck drums, percussion & programming
Lloyd Swanton acoustic & electric bass

guests:
Dave Brewer guitar (2,5)
Michael Rose pedal steel guitar (4)
Mike Bukousky trumpet (6)
Timothy Hopkins alto & tenor saxophone (6)

produced by The Necks and Gerry Nixon
Recorded at various studios July 1988 - June 1990
Engineered by Robert Scott with assistance from a host of others, except tracks 1 & 3 engineered by Lana Lazareff
Mixed at Studios 301, Sydney by Gerry Nixon and The Necks
Assisted by Robert Scott and Merran Laginestra
Edited and mastered at Studios 301by Don Bartley

Thanks to: Matt Dickson, Gerry, the host of others, Bob Shanks, Alan Riley, Neville Whitehead, Lowboy, Peter Rechniewski, Jane March, Sima, Dan Smith, Bette Mifsud, Mariko Yoshihara, Stuart Eadie & Chris Roberts, Anne Zahalka, Brett Baker, Lucy Pickworth, Simpsons Solicitors, Colin Seeger & James Talbot

Cover painting "Big Move to Georgetown" Michael Bell
Graphic Design: Paul McNeil & Ray Maras

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